Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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